Gertrude A. Schlachter, 101, of Sparkill, formerly of Upper Grandview and Piermont, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Beloved sister of Karl & Marion Schlachter of Stratford, Conn. and the late Regina & Robert Connolly of Nanuet, NY. She is also survived by nieces and nephews: Patricia & Robert Callahan of Yardley, PA; Martha Connolly of Baltimore, MD, Robert & Patricia Connolly of Nanuet, NY, Mary & David Black of Belfast, Maine, Karl & Nancy Schlachter of Murrells Inlet, SC and Heidi & Vince Devlin of Franklin, MA. Also predeceased by her dear friend Alice M. Kearney of Upper Grandview. Also survived by her special devoted friend Elizabeth & Juan Mobili of Valley Cottage, NY.
Gertrude graduated from The College of Mount St. Vincent, magna cum laude in 1935, and Fordham University for her post graduate masters degree.
Her professional career spanned 38 years as an actuary and later as a Senior Vice President and Director for the Colonial Life Insurance Co., now Chubb, Inc. She retired in March of 1977. Gertrude was a member, by examination, of the American Academy of Actuaries. Washington, DC.
In her personal life she performed her solo flight to become a small plane pilot in 1947 from the former Christie airport. She loved gardening, travel, card games and puzzles.
Gertrude was an active parishioner of St. Anthony’s RC Church in Northvale. She was dedicated to Christian life and devoted herself to charity towards others. Anyone who knew her loved her intelligent, generous, humble and gentle spirit.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated September 27, 2016, Tuesday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale with interment to follow at St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Blauvelt. Visiting hours are September 26, 2016, Monday 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale (201-767-3050).
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gertrude’s memory may be made to the College of Mt. St. Vincent, 630 Riverdale Ave., Riverdale, NY 10471.
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Gertrude A. Schlachter
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Dear Connolly and Schlachter Families,
Sincerest condolences on your loss. Gert was a wonderful lady. Gert and a few of her cousins did extensive family history research back in the 1970’s, long before the internet! She camped out in libraries and newspaper offices to get the information she was looking for. She was kind and generous enough to share all her hard work with me. I am forever grateful. I’m sure she is in Heaven with all her family and friends who have gone before her. God Bless.
Pat I am so sorry for your loss, you were devoted to your Aunt and she is now in a better place. You are in my prayers and my heart. Please take care of you now and please don’t stress your body out now. Much love. Ruthy
Dear Schlachter Family,
Julio and I are sorry to miss the funeral of this remarkable lady. Gert has been a quiet presence in the Wilkinson-Kearney family for years. Aunt Al was the kind of outspoken part of the duo but she always deferred to Gert on financial and political opinions! She was a quiet, well read, interesting person – very modest about her many achievements and abilities. (How many quilts did she make? How many baby blankets did she crochet in Dowling Gardens? How many people knew she could pilot a plane?) She had a long wonderful life and brought much happiness to everyone who knew her, particularly her good friend and our Aunt, Alice Kearney.
Dear Patti,
I was privileged to get to know Gert for a short while but and I learned so much from her, I am still inspired by her and she will be in our minds and thougths for a long time, But more than anything Patti, what inspired me is your dedication to her may god grant you peace and solace cause Gert as much as she is missed by all and by you she is in a better place..
Thanks for giving me the opportunity of taking care of Gert, we all learned how to stay positive and put a smile on your face even when things weren’t so easy anymore, Gert was always making everyone feel so important and appreciated. May god bless her soul and you Patti for all the good you have done to her.
With love
Leah,
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